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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.56, 13,887.31 and 6,246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.56, 13,887.31 and 6,246.53 is: 9,373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.56 : 13,887.31 = 6,246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.56/13,887.31 = 6,246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.56x = 13,887.31 × 6,246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.56x = 86,747,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,747,498.53/9,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.49

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